The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1887-09-22
VENEZUELA CALLS FOR AID.
SHE WANTS THE MONROE DOCTRINE
ENFORCED AGAIYsT ENGLAND.
0ne-seventh or Her Territory seixsd and
Oceusied by British Subjects. whe are
Protected By the British Government.

One-seventh Of Her Territory neixsd end
Occupied by British Subjects. whs are
fretseted ~ the British Government.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21.-The Monroe doc
trine is about to agitato tho State Department
a second time this year. Venezuela IL appeal
Ing to this country for support in the Terri
torial dispute between that country and
Great Britain. As yet Mr.. Bayard has
not taken cognizance Of the matter. and
tho only persons interested here, appar-
emily, are somo OF the naval officers who
have been ct the scat OF controversy,
and affirm the importance Of an early
enforcement Of the Monroe doctrine against
Great Britain. Adviees have been re-
ceived to the effect that tho authorities Of
British Guiana, acting under instructions from
the home Government, were actively engaged
in colonizing the eastern portions Of Venezuela.
and particularly that region near the mouth Of
the Orinoco River. There Is great deal Of
trade carried on in thislocality. and the British
have so established themselves on tho island
Of Barima that they command the entrance to
the river across to Cangrejo Island. An
English war vessel is stationed at this point. to
SEQ that their interests are well cared for. The
population is taxed and the money passes into
the hands Of English officers Imports from
tho British colonies are admitted free Of duty,
and revenue cutter cruises at the mouth Of
the river, to see that there Is no interference.
In addition to this. large gold mines have been
opened at point between the Cuyunf and
Puruni Rivers. and are worked by the In
bsR
In 1886 tho British claimed q portion Of the
claim was vigorously disputed BY Venezuela.
Sir Robert Porter was sent to look Into the
a sna 1 hS sol On IL JAM
ONCE addressed note to tie British rep;
was not evacuated BY Feb. 40 the dipiomstis
relations. between the two Countries would
isss0 the Mr. British St 50en psSsaS
pr Pe shos.
yard an English man-of; war steamed into the
The Vicinity the following warming: :A' '"' -
s 7s q , 81 .sns
eonsTaven.on Of the lava Of British GSisn., viii 30
p'''''''e' - FSascis aILsls, GoSsrnment Secretary
English magistrates have also been import
ed and nov exercise their authority on ven ..
fSs to
seventh Of the whole Venezuelan republic.
The country In question is rich in woods, and
The various mines also Yield immense ausntI-
ties OF gold. It is estimated that several mill
Hons Of dollars have been carried away from
time to time in woods. gold. and general prod
ucts. A large sawmill has been built on the
Strait Of Barima. and now tho valuable woods
are shipped to that point, cut up, and packed
In readiness for shipment to England and else
whore. The Venezuelan Government complains
bitterly Of the manner in which II has been
treated. and naturally turns to the United
States for support. II sent q communication
to the British authorities. saying that It was
but the English Foreign ONCE avoided any
settlement on that basis. Should our Govern
only course left for Venezuela In unfolding
her dignity as q republic will be to drive out
the British invaders by force Of arms, II she is
able to do SO,